Jadis

Jadis
This article is about the rock group. For Jadis, the White Witch in The Chronicles of Narnia, see White Witch.

Jadis is a U.K. neo-progressive rock group. They play guitar-driven rock with the use of synthesizers to add depth and atmosphere, and an emphasis on melody. They are currently signed to InsideOut Music.

The name Jadis is taken from the novel "The Magician's Nephew" by C.S.Lewis. The same character later appeared as the white witch in "The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe"[1]

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History

Jadis was formed in 1986 and, in 1989, released their first vinyl album, named Jadis, which was produced by Marillion's Steve Rothery. In 1992, More Than Meets the Eye was released on CD, and was received well in the progressive rock scene.

Jadis is led by Gary Chandler (vocals, electric guitar), although generally the whole group is given songwriting credit. Other original members of the band were Trevor Dawkins (bass), Pete Salmon (keyboards) and Paul Alwin (drums), who was replaced by Mark Law in July 1988. Later members were Martin Orford (keyboards), John Jowitt (bass) and Steve Christey (drums). Orford and Jowitt are also members of IQ.

In the late 1990s, Orford and Jowitt left the band for a while and were replaced by Mike Torr (keyboards) and Steve Hunt (bass), but they returned for 2000's Understand. Shortly after completing their album Photoplay in early 2006, Orford left the band for a second time due to musical differences. He was replaced with Italian session pianist/keyboardist Giulio Risi. In late 2006, Jowitt also left the band again, and was replaced with session player Andy Marlow for some live gigs. After a hiatus the band announced new live dates for 2010.

The band is based in Southampton.

Discography

Studio Albums

  • Jadis (LP, 1989)
  • More Than Meets the Eye (1992)
  • Across the Water (1994)
  • Somersault (1997)
  • Understand (2000)
  • Fanatic (2003)
  • Photoplay (2006)

EPs

  • Once Upon a Time (1993)
  • No Sacrifice (1994)
  • Once or Twice (1996)
  • Racing Sideways (Promotional CD to support the "Understand" Album) (2000)
  • The Great Outside (Promotional CD to support the "Fanatic" Album) (2003)

Live & Compilations

  • As Daylight Fades (1998) (live)
  • Medium Rare (2001) (compilation of two earlier EPs, Once Upon a Time and Once or Twice, plus some additional tracks)
  • Alive Outside (2001) (live)

Videos/DVD

  • View From Above (2003)


External links

References

  1. ^ http://www.progressor.net/interview/gary_chandler.html

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